Growing Up…Is It Necessary?

After graduation, many people “grow up.” They feel like they can’t act like they did in college: go to college bars, eat pizza at 3 am, or have a roommate (in the same room). I, myself a college senior, have matured much over the past few years. But what I really admire are those who are able to still be living the college lifestyle after graduation. It was funny when I heard about my brother going to a college bar and exciting those around him by yelling, “yay college, no parents!” But at what point has it gone too far? Do we ever really have to grow up?

I think they’ll always be a little child inside of us all. But we still have to face responsibilities like making money to pay the bills, making family and friends a priority, and enjoying our lives. And I guess my conclusion is that for some, the responsibility of enjoying life is not growing up and forever being a child. Who’s up for a game of hide and seek?